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HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyI could not agree more with the hon. Member for Edinburgh West (Christine Jardine), who said that nobody would disagree with the hon. Gentleman’s assertion other than for the fact…02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyThat doesn’t make sense.02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyI seek clarification about what the hon. Gentleman is actually asking. Is he saying that by removing Scotland from the United Kingdom, Scotland’s deficit will no longer exist?02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyMy hon. Friend gives a good example of why we need to stay together as a Union. On this Back British Farming Day, does NFU Cymru agree with the National Farmers Union of Scotland…02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyI am not sure if I picked the right hon. Gentleman up right, but is he accusing the UK Government of not funding tidal energy, when in fact £20 million of contracts for difference…02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish Economyrose —02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyI genuinely thank the right hon. Gentleman for allowing me to intervene on the point he was making about an independent Scotland being in the EU—a point he made previously. Does…02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyI rise reluctantly to speak in this debate because, as will come as little surprise to Members of this House and to people watching, I do not believe Scotland should be separated…02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyI have previously debated this issue with SNP Members. Every Member is elected to this House by a plurality of their constituents, but the majority of voters across the whole of…02 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Independence and the Scottish EconomyBefore I give way, I remind the hon. Gentleman that these measures were taken by the UK Government.02 Nov 2022HANSARD Avian InfluenzaI welcome the statement from my right hon. Friend, particularly on the measures relating to compensation earlier in the process, which will be most welcome, not least because, as…01 Nov 2022HANSARD Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Billrose—31 Oct 2022HANSARD Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillThe hon. Member will be aware of the expression of disappointment from Martin Kennedy, president of NFU Scotland, that the Scottish Government have not become more involved in a…31 Oct 2022HANSARD Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillA UK-wide approach would be preferred by food producers and farmers right across the country. Can the Minister confirm that the invitation is still open to the devolved…31 Oct 2022HANSARDCost of LivingThe Government fully recognise that families, households and businesses are worried about rising costs. That is why we have taken decisive action to get families and businesses…12 Oct 2022HANSARDDomestic Energy CostsAs the hon. Lady may be aware, the Acorn cluster looms large in my own constituency, so I have nothing but the greatest support for that project. I can also assure her, and the…12 Oct 2022HANSARDCost of LivingI must say that I am disappointed that the hon. Member chooses to double down on the hate-filled language of her party leader. I repeat that the Scottish Government have received…12 Oct 2022HANSARDCost of LivingThe UK, like Europe and other countries around the world, has been forced to respond decisively to the challenges posed by high energy prices resulting from, among other things,…12 Oct 2022HANSARDCost of LivingThe hon. Gentleman is probably aware that the Government have committed to reversing the planned corporation tax increase from 19%, so it is staying at 19%, which will attract…12 Oct 2022HANSARDDomestic Energy CostsAs I have said, Ministers in the Scotland Office discuss such matters regularly with our colleagues in other Departments. Energy policy is reserved, as I am sure the hon. Member…12 Oct 2022